Michael J. Obringer

Michael J. Obringer: Insurance Defense Litigation and Malpractice Attorney in Jacksonville, FL

Michael J. Obringer has been practicing law for over 35 years, with his last 20 devoted to insurance defense litigation and malpractice cases. He specializes in trying significant product liability cases where there is catastrophic damage and/or serious injury or death, as well as defending doctors, dentists, hospitals, their employees, lawyers, and other professionals such as lawyers in medical and professional malpractice suits. To date, Michael has tried over 300 cases to verdict.

Practice Areas

• Commercial Litigation
• Litigation - Insurance
• Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
• Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
• Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

Michael has also handled matters in trucking and transportation litigation. He is currently approved counsel for AIG Transport South and has tried multiple vehicle matters with two cases to verdict.

Awards & Recognitions

• Lawyer of the Year: Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, Jacksonville (2024)
• Lawyer of the Year: Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, Jacksonville (2022)
• Lawyer of the Year: Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Jacksonville (2014)
• Lawyer of the Year: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Jacksonville (2013)

Education & Credentials

• Bar Admissions: Florida State Bar Association

Michael served in the United States Army Reserve before beginning his law career as a prosecutor in Florida. For nine years he served as an assistant state attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida, handling the largest racketeering case ever tried in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Firms

• Orr Cook

Michael is recognized by Best Attorney USA and was first recognized in 2008. He holds an AV® Preeminent™ rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a testament to his excellence.

Affiliations

• Recognized as Approved Counsel for AIG Transport South by the Insurance Institute of America